What is BS EN 60704-2-13 - Determination of the noise emission of household cooking fume extractors about?
BS EN 60704-2-13 discusses household and similar electrical appliances BS EN 60695-11-2 describes the determination of the noise emission of household cooking fume extractors under normal operating conditions and at the highest fan speed setting for normal use.
These particular requirements apply to electrical range hoods and other cooking fume extractors for household and similar use intended for filtering the air of a room or for
exhausting the air out of a room, including their accessories and their component parts.
BS EN 60704-2-13 also applies to cooking fume extractors with an external fan which may be mounted inside or outside of the room where the range hood is located or a down-draft system that is arranged beside, behind or under the cooking surface.
Who is BS EN 60704-2-13 - Determination of the noise emission of household cooking fume extractors for?
BS EN 60704-2-13 on household cooking fume extractors applies to:
- Range hoods and other cooking fume extractors manufacturers
- Range hoods and other cooking fume extractors design engineers
- Safety department
Why should you use BS EN 60704-2-13 - Determination of the noise emission of household cooking fume extractors?
The majority of range hoods and other cooking fume extractors in the market are around 60-70 decibels (dB), which is around the noise level of a normal conversation. If the noise level is more it may even contribute to hearing loss if used regularly over a long time.
BS EN 60704-2-13 will help in determination of noise emission of household cooking fume extractors which will ensure the safety of the users. BS EN 60704-2-13 will also help in choosing the right range hoods and other cooking fume extractors which will serve the users purpose.